National Republican., 1887-09-29
BAY And EMPIRE STATES.
REPUBLICANS OF ONE AND DEMOCRATS
OF THE OTHER IN CONVENTIONS.
State Tickets Placed In Nomination by
Both and Platforms Adopted which
View the Same Affairs Through Dif-
ferent Political spectacies.

SARATOGA, N. Y, Sept. 2s.-The Demo.
cratic state convention was called to order
at 1923. The report Of the committee on
credentials, which freezes out Irving Hall,
was unanimously adopted, as also that OF
permanent organization, which continues
the temporary officers. Resolutions de-
plorlng the deaths OF Seymour and Tilden
and admiration OF Daniel Manning's policy
while Secretary OF the Treasury were
adopted, after which the platform was re-
ported as follows:
The unnecessary federal taxation OF the last
fiscal year exceeded 500, 100000 Unnecessary
taxation is unjust taxation. Therefore, the
Democracy of New York demand that federal
taxation be straightway reduced by sum
not less than 100000, 100 a year. and also re-
spectfully urge upon Congress that measure
shall be adopted which will, in the language Of
the Presidents inaugural address, "relieve the
people from unnecessary taxation having due
regard 10 the interests of capital invested and
workingmen employed In American indus.
tries" The taxes to be frat reduced or alto
getber removed are those on imported raw
materials. which now assist and promote for
markets and prevent or hinder the sale of our
own surplus products In. foreign markets.
Along with those taxes should be forthwith
remitttd or reduced the taxation which ln-
Of the common neces alies Of life, and tho
price of the com daily clothing of all our
people. Besides these there are several hun
dred articles among the d,1s2 articles now
taxed which should be swept off the tax list
into the free list, thereby diminishing the cost
of collecting all our seaport taxes aud casting
away those which are petty, needless, and
vexatious We also urge an immediate enact
ment Of the measures prepared by Mr.. Man
ming and Mr. Hewitt and reported to the last
house by the committee Of ways and means to
systematize, simplify, aud economize the ma
chinery for the collection of the customs reye-
nue., and especially for making correct ap-
praisements of ign values where ad valorem
rates of duty shall be retained.
Public lands-To all citizens porn IN nor.
eign lands, and to the multitude Of our native
citizens, who desire TO obtain and securely
hold their homes, the Democratic party has
rendered inestimable service in recaimiug
from speculative railroad corporations the
corrupt aid OF Republican administration, had
seized, to be disposed of for their private gain.
Many millions of acres of these lands have
been 80 recovered by the Democratic admins.
tration and returned to the people for the use
Of actual settlers.
The Democratic party Is the proved friend of
all who have come to our country seeking to
become partners IN Its welfare and citizens
obedient to its laws. There Is in our America
bread enough and work enough for. all. and
the federal laws now on the statute book for
the promotion and protection Of foreign emf
grafton do not, in our opinion, II they shall be
faithfully executed by the proper federal and
state authorizes require present enlargement
The Democracy of New York reiterate their
support of the civil service laws Of the United
States and OF the state Of New york. and OF
their purpose to uphold them both. In view
of the. radical change in administrative
methods which grow out of the civil service
laws, and the differences ofopnion which exist
one which might appropriately be submitted
to the popular vote, Notwithstanding the de-
oided decrease IN the ordinary exoenditures OF
government. The faithful soldiers, sailors, and
their families have been generously remem-
bered, end the annual pension list under
Democratic control shows payments in num-
Der and amount largely in excess of those
during the years of Republican administration.
The Democracy of the state of New York de-
plore tho wrongs. inflicted on Ireland by the
coercive and despotic power Of the Euglish
government and express to that suffering peo.
Pile the earnest hope that they may speedily
enjoy the blessings of home rula and civil
Canals-In order to secure the necessities of
life to our people and raw materials for the
employment Of our industries and the build
ing up of our towns and cities at the lowest
practical cost, we favor the continuance of the
work of lengtheDing the locks and OF cleaning
| out the channels of the canals upon the plan
| recommended by the late Gov: Seymouc and
in progress by the state The state of New
York needs ana will acceptno federal aid for
| the improvement or maintenance of its canal
| system. We favor aroyised excise law appi-
cable, without unjust discrimination. through
| out the state.
We oppose all sumptuary laws needlessly
interfering with the personal liberties and
of our citizens. We believe that excise rev.
| enues like other proper local revenues,
| should be applied in lessening In local bur.
| dens and to the reduction of local taxation,
Home rule-We assert the right OF local self
| government for cities. and demand that the
legislature shall provide. general laws for the
exercise Of that right; We heartily approve OF
teclion against simulated products to the farm
and dairy interests: The oppressive hours OF
labor demanded of their employees by many
use OF public streets or land acquired for public
use. should be SO regulated by law that nc
| more than ten hours shall be required for a
| days work, and all corporations, other than
| municipal should be required to pay their en-
ployes whose wages are by the day once week
| ard in money.
| people, which, in the past, has inaugurated
| and carried through all legislation of genuine
and lasting benefit to those who work fol
wages, is always ready to favor such legislation
| as may be justly required to protect and pro
mote their Interests and welfare,
| State administratlon-New York state now
| enjoys the benefit ofa Democratic state admin
istration. which has well fulfilled the trus,
| committed to II by the electors in 1885. In
| every branch OF the state government undel
o eject Sth psor see snd
tanned.
Wherefore we heartily indorso the admins
tration of David B. Hill, governor Of New
York, and pledge to him our full confidence
The Democracy of New York approve the
| administration OF Grover Cleveland President
OF Il United States 1t has won the respect
| and confidence of all citizens without regard
to party. 1t has removed that apprehension
ofthe dangers which would attend change Of
party In the federal administration which
had become serious obstacle to the main
lenanee of our system of q, free government
depending upon The popular VIII. 1t has
brought back honesty and simplicity to the
conduct of affairs. II has checked the waste
| Of the public moneys and insisted upon their
devotion to constitutional purposes: 1t mas
a4x,ss niDsaneS 5siSrm Of the the ey
tional character for Justice. and forbear
ance in dealing with foreign countries
its management OF the treasury has been sig
reconstruction OF our naval establishment
| with thoroughness that promises the restora-
tion of our ancient prestige upon the sea.
Wherefore we, representing the Democracy Of
| pledge to the President our strong and un-
waveripg confidence and support.
The plank relating to the workingmer
was well received. The Endorsement Of
Gov. HIll and President Cleveland wat
| greeted with tremendous applause contin.
ued for several minutes, though that In re-
gard to the President was the most tumult-
| uous.
Frederick Cook was unanimously nomi.
mated for secretary Of state.
For attorney general the name OF Charles
Il. Taber was presented, and was indorsed
by Tammany Hall. The name Of William
Il. Poucher was also presented, but 1t was
| Withdrawn before the completion OF the roll
call, and Taber, who would have had about
65 majority, was placed In nomination.
John Bogart was nominated for state en-